Here’s the sequence of events I follow:Check fluid level and color. Make appropriate repairs.Check shift solenoids with a scan tool in bidirectional mode ifapplicable. Shift solenoids are inside the transmission andthis is the easiest way to check them.Drop pan and inspect for excessive metal shavings insidepan. Check valve body and clutches visually.Hopefully you may not have to go this far, maybe you justwere a bit low on fluid.

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There is a nut on the side of the trans. Left or right side, you need to get under the vehicle or put it on a hoist. Seeing that it's a manual, there are no shift solenoids to check, but you do need to check clutch operation and clutch fluid.

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